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Birth Story 48: Carmen's Empowering Scheduled C-Section Birth The MamasteFit Podcast
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- Health & Fitness
In this Birth Story Friday, Carmen shares her comprehensive birth journey across 11 pregnancies, including her decision-making process between a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) and a scheduled C-section for her most recent birth.
Having experienced a range of outcomes from missed miscarriages and early losses to live vaginal birth and emergency C-sections, Carmen sheds light on her evolving perspective on childbirth. Gina and Roxanne delve into how empowerment can look different for every birth, emphasizing the importance of choice, support, and personal comfort in the process.
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Carmen's Empowering Birth Story Begins
02:06 A Deep Dive into Carmen's Pregnancy and Birth History
09:32 The Decision for a Scheduled C-Section: A Journey of Empowerment
15:04 The Planned C-Section Experience: A Story of Control and Peace
25:35 Postpartum Reflections and Embracing the Final Chapter
35:37 VBAC vs. Scheduled C-Section: Making the Choice
44:47 MamasteFit's Supportive Resources for Your Journey
In this Birth Story Friday, Carmen shares her comprehensive birth journey across 11 pregnancies, including her decision-making process between a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) and a scheduled C-section for her most recent birth.
Having experienced a range of outcomes from missed miscarriages and early losses to live vaginal birth and emergency C-sections, Carmen sheds light on her evolving perspective on childbirth. Gina and Roxanne delve into how empowerment can look different for every birth, emphasizing the importance of choice, support, and personal comfort in the process.
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:40 Carmen's Empowering Birth Story Begins
02:06 A Deep Dive into Carmen's Pregnancy and Birth History
09:32 The Decision for a Scheduled C-Section: A Journey of Empowerment
15:04 The Planned C-Section Experience: A Story of Control and Peace
25:35 Postpartum Reflections and Embracing the Final Chapter
35:37 VBAC vs. Scheduled C-Section: Making the Choice
44:47 MamasteFit's Supportive Resources for Your Journey
43 min